Family arguments can be tough, but the Bible offers wisdom on resolving conflicts. These verses encourage forgiveness, understanding, and peace within the family unit.
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Bible Verses About Arguing With Family
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away wrath
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
James 1:19 – Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19
Proverbs 17:14 – Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam, so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” – Proverbs 17:14
Matthew 7:12 – Do to others what you would have them do to you
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Proverbs 25:8 – Settle disputes privately and do not betray another’s confidence
“Do not go hastily to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?” – Proverbs 25:8
Proverbs 21:9 – Better to live on the corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome spouse
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.” – Proverbs 21:9
Ecclesiastes 7:9 – Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools
“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” – Ecclesiastes 7:9
Proverbs 29:11 – A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person keeps themselves under control
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” – Proverbs 29:11
Matthew 5:23-24 – Seek reconciliation before coming to worship God
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” – Matthew 5:23-24
Proverbs 26:20 – Without wood, a fire goes out; without a gossip, a quarrel dies down
“Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a quarrel dies down.” – Proverbs 26:20
Proverbs 6:16-19 – God hates those who sow discord among family members
“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” – Proverbs 6:16-19
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Love is patient, kind, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Proverbs 15:18 – A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” – Proverbs 15:18
Proverbs 22:10 – Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended
“Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.” – Proverbs 22:10
Proverbs 20:3 – It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling
“It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” – Proverbs 20:3
Ephesians 4:32 – Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to one another, just as God forgave you
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
Proverbs 14:29 – Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” – Proverbs 14:29
Proverbs 26:17 – Do not interfere in someone else’s quarrel, or you will be bitten when you meddle in a quarrel not your own
“Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.” – Proverbs 26:17
2 Timothy 2:23-24 – Avoid quarreling and be kind to everyone, gently correcting those in opposition
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” – 2 Timothy 2:23-24
Proverbs 20:22 – Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you
“Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” – Proverbs 20:22
Judges 8:1-3 – Seek peaceful resolution rather than engaging in a bitter argument
“Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, “Why have you treated us like this? Why didn’t you call us when you went to fight Midian?” And they challenged him vigorously. But he answered them, “What have I accomplished compared to you? Aren’t the gleanings of Ephraim’s grapes better than the full grape harvest of Abiezer? God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the Midianite leaders, into your hands. What was I able to do compared to you?” At this, their resentment against him subsided.” – Judges 8:1-3
Proverbs 13:10 – Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice
“Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” – Proverbs 13:10
Romans 12:18 – If possible, live at peace with everyone
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:18
Proverbs 17:1 – Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife
“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” – Proverbs 17:1
Proverbs 16:32 – Better to be patient than to be a warrior, and better to control your temper than to capture a city
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” – Proverbs 16:32
Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23
Proverbs 12:18 – The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18
Matthew 18:15 – If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” – Matthew 18:15
Proverbs 26:4 – Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him
“Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.” – Proverbs 26:4
Proverbs 29:22 – An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins
“An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.” – Proverbs 29:22
James 3:18 – Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness
“Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” – James 3:18
Proverbs 10:12 – Love covers over all wrongs
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12
Proverbs 18:13 – To answer before listening, is both foolish and shameful
“To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.” – Proverbs 18:13
Proverbs 15:18 – A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” – Proverbs 15:18
Psalm 133:1 – How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
Proverbs 17:14 – Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam, so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” – Proverbs 17:14
1 Peter 3:8-9 – Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:8-9
Proverbs 21:9 – Better to live on the corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome spouse
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.” – Proverbs 21:9
Proverbs 20:22 – Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you
“Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” – Proverbs 20:22
James 4:1-2 – Quarrels and fights among you come from your desires that battle within you
“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.” – James 4:1-2
Proverbs 17:9 – Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” – Proverbs 17:9
Proverbs 25:8 – Settle disputes privately and do not betray another’s confidence
“Do not go hastily to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?” – Proverbs 25:8
Matthew 18:21-22 – Forgive not just seven times, but seventy-seven times
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” – Matthew 18:21-22
Proverbs 19:11 – A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11
Matthew 5:39 – Do not resist an evil person; instead, turn the other cheek
“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” – Matthew 5:39